It’s officially SUMMER! And if you’re in a traditional nuclear family, you are probably thrilled about it. For blended families, summertime often brings on added stress, largely due to a shift to the summer cus...
Things get SO complicated around the holidays in a blended family. When are you visiting your family? His? When will you have your stepchild(ren)? Do you get a gift for the ex? Her husband? Their children? ...
I love my family. My husband is thoughtful, helpful, and has the patience of a saint. My stepdaughter is full of joy, silly jokes, and cure-all hugs. My in-laws are kind, accepting, and understanding.
But de...
Have you ever heard of the “summer slide?” It’s not a fun piece of playground equipment. It’s actually this terrifying phenomenon where our children lose reading levels over the summer. When they start back...
As a full-time student, employee and mom who also runs a small business, homeschools full time, volunteers and juggle about a dozen other things on a daily basis... I'm a busy mama! I know, I sound crazy! I...
From Barbies and G.I. Joes to slaying dragons, saving damsels in distress, and playing princesses, children love imaginative, creative play. They're eager to create new worlds, stories, and characters for the...
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